Operation Northern/Southern Watch primarily operated in which regions?

Operation Northern Watch and Operation Southern Watch were military operations established to enforce no-fly zones over Iraq following the Gulf War. These operations were primarily focused on the Arabian Peninsula and the Persian Gulf, where coalition forces worked to monitor and enforce airspace restrictions to protect the region.

The purpose of these operations was to deter Iraqi military aggression by ensuring that Iraq could not conduct aerial operations against its own people or neighboring countries. The strategic significance of the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf lies in their proximity to key regional conflicts and resources, particularly oil.

The other options pertain to different military engagements in various regions. Somalia and the Indian Ocean involve humanitarian missions and peacekeeping activities, Bosnia and Herzegovina relates to NATO’s actions during the Balkan conflicts, while Congo and Central Africa are associated with different peacekeeping efforts. Thus, the focus on the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf accurately reflects the operational scope of Northern and Southern Watch.